X13.1XXA – Other contact with steam and other hot vapors, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Contact with heat and hot substances

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code X13.1XXA

Code: X13.1XXA (claims format: X131XXA)
Description: Other contact with steam and other hot vapors, initial encounter
Short description: Other contact with steam and other hot vapors, init encntr
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block: X10-X19 Contact with heat and hot substances
Parent codes: X13 › X13.1

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

X13 – Contact with steam and other hot vapors

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X13

Block X10-X19

Excludes1 (not coded here):

exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08)

Related codes in X13.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X13.1XXA?

X13.1XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for other contact with steam and other hot vapors, initial encounter, in the block X10-X19 (Contact with heat and hot substances).

Is X13.1XXA a billable code?

Yes. X13.1XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does X13.1XXA belong to?

It belongs to category X13 – Contact with steam and other hot vapors.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.